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Link to form to submit a speaker. The Douglas County Chamber is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2026 Small Business Summit, a two-day experience designed to educate, connect, and empower entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals from across the region. The Small Business Summit brings together innovators, experts, and thought leaders to provide practical tools,…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Douglas County Chamber Brings Free AI Training to Small Businesses in Douglas County Learn practical AI skills to grow your business and strengthen local economies Douglasville, GA (May 21, 2026)– The Douglas County Chamber is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring Small Business B(AI)sics to Douglas County. Small Business B(AI)sics is…
Read MoreMIDNIGHT OIL EDITION 355 RESOURCES & TIPS 6 startup mistakes you don’t want to make Most early-stage business failures are the result of small, avoidable missteps that build over time. From skipping market research to letting the books slide, discover if your business is vulnerable to any of these six common startup mistakes. Startups turning everyday tasks…
Read MoreMIDNIGHT OIL EDITION 352 RESOURCES & TIPS Networking that works: How to make the most of Small Business Month Building a strong network can lead to new clients, partnerships, and opportunities, especially when you connect intentionally with fellow entrepreneurs. With Small Business Month events happening now, this guide shows how to turn conversations into lasting relationships so you…
Read MoreMIDNIGHT OIL EDITION 353 RESOURCES & TIPS CO— Small Business Day: Lessons from Joseph Carr and more Joseph Carr’s journey from a personal passion project to building the No. 1 table wine brand in the U.S. shows how authenticity, storytelling, and purpose can set a business apart in crowded markets. Hear how he built an emotional connection into…
Read MoreMIDNIGHT OIL EDITION 349 RESOURCES & TIPS 50 business ideas for 2026 (and beyond) Why wait for the future when you can build it today with a business designed for long-term scalability and market demand? Explore how these 50 high-potential business concepts can help you turn entrepreneurial dreams into a profitable reality. REPORT: Navigating the small business…
Read MoreMIDNIGHT OIL EDITION 318 RESOURCES & TIPS How to build a multimillion-dollar business How did a mom with no food industry experience build a small frozen foods company into a $100M success in under five years? In our latest episode of “C-Suite to Main Street,” Gail Becker, founder of CAULIPOWER, shares how personal drive, savvy marketing,…
Read MoreThe Douglas County Chamber has teamed up with the Georgia Chamber and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to administer the Georgia Chamber SMART Plan. This plan allows smaller employers to join together to share in the overall claims risk. By being part of a larger, self-funded pool, employers have financial protection backed by Anthem.…
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Read MoreAbout National Small Business Week For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. National Small Business Week 2025 will take place May 4-10, and SBA will officially recognize their hard work, ingenuity, and…
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